First published 2017
Political journalism faces unprecedented challenges in the digital age. Veteran CBS correspondent Bob Schieffer investigates how fake news and constant news cycles have transformed the media landscape. Drawing from conversations with more than 40 industry leaders, Schieffer explores the evolving relationship between journalists, politicians, and the public. He traces how traditional reporting methods clash with modern information demands. The book examines whether continuous news coverage actually serves citizens better or simply creates information overload. Schieffer questions if audiences today possess greater knowledge about current events or merely consume more noise. His analysis reveals the tensions between speed and accuracy in contemporary news gathering. The work offers insights into how media professionals navigate these competing pressures while maintaining journalistic integrity.
Genres: politics, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century, journalism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-reporting, societal-commentary
Period: Digital Age
234 pages · Kindle Edition · Rowman & Littlefield